COURSE FEATURES

  • 20+ Video Lessons

    Over 20 video lessons that take the CPP test specifications and break them up into easy to follow and understand lessons. Learn the technical aspects as well as practical applications.

  • Practice Quizzes and Exam

    Following the lessons are short practice quizzes to help reinforce the information you have learned. There is also a 100 question practice test to further prepare you for the CPP exam.

  • Study Guide

    This course also comes with a downloadable workbook so you can follow along with the lessons, add your own notes and never miss out on an important concept.

SUPER CONVENIENT

Take the CPP Prep Course on your own terms.

  • Watch the lessons anywhere, anytime on any device.

  • This course is the only comprehensive online CPP Prep course taught by an approved certified instructor!

  • Gain the technical and practical information you need in an easy to follow format.

  • Be part of a community that is encouraging and positive and is here to help you succeed.

  • No additional expenses to take this course. Once you enroll, you stay enrolled for 2 years!

  • Save Time and Money! No need to travel to an event! Learn in the comfort of you own home.

  • Affordable Price!

  • Oh, yeah, become a better photographer too!

BONUS CONTENT

Exclusive Content and Community

  • Glossary of Terms

    The terminology is a big part of the CPP exam so we have provided you with an extensive Glossary of Terms to ensure that you know the true meaning of the words and terms you see and hear in this course.

  • Exclusive Community

    Students of this course will have access to an exclusive Facebook group that provides you a safe place to ask questions, post images and get the positive and constructive feedback you desire from your instructor and other CPP candidates and graduates.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

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CPP Test Preparation Course

Mark Mims

This is a good course because Cris makes it personal, which is hard to do via computer based training. Good pace, good material coverage, good choice for CP...

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This is a good course because Cris makes it personal, which is hard to do via computer based training. Good pace, good material coverage, good choice for CPP prep. UPDATE: Passed the CPP test in Atlanta, GA at Imaging USA 2019. Thank you Cris!

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Well Worth It !!

Wes Tharp

Cris Duncan, the instructor is a photographer with a teacher's compassion and gift! Not only has he been in the trenches of the photographic world, but his d...

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Cris Duncan, the instructor is a photographer with a teacher's compassion and gift! Not only has he been in the trenches of the photographic world, but his desire to share his knowledge and heart with his students boldly shines through. The class modules are short enough for you to not lose focus and the material is broken down and organized so even I could get it. If I can can get it, you will too. I promise you will get out of it what you put into it. I haven't taken the exam yet, but I am far more confident and looking forward to getting after it! Thanks so much!

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Highly recommend taking this course!

Violet Bowlan

Great appreciation for Cris Duncan and the Get Certified! CPP Test Preparation Course! Cris presented the material in such an easy to understand format and i...

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Great appreciation for Cris Duncan and the Get Certified! CPP Test Preparation Course! Cris presented the material in such an easy to understand format and it never seemed overwhelming. The online format allowed me to study at my own pace. And I liked that I could go back and review material that I felt I needed to study in more depth. I felt much more relaxed and prepared for the exam after taking this course. Results are in and I passed the exam! Yay! Thank you Cris!

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Very informative prep course!

Mike Moore

Loved it. I am very pleased with my purchase of this CPP test prep course. I really learned a lot and after taking the practice I have a better understanding...

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Loved it. I am very pleased with my purchase of this CPP test prep course. I really learned a lot and after taking the practice I have a better understanding on what I need to work on. Some of the questions I missed were silly mistakes and I'll improve for sure.

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Very helpful course!

Laurie Hasan

Every concept was broken down in an easy-to-understand way. Each lesson was engaging and informative. I appreciated the practice quizzes throughout and the f...

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Every concept was broken down in an easy-to-understand way. Each lesson was engaging and informative. I appreciated the practice quizzes throughout and the fact that I could go back and review the lessons at any time. I felt very prepared for the exam, and passed without difficulty. I highly recommend this course.

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Awesome Class!

Pamela Campbell

Cris does a great job giving you the information you need and the examples of how to apply the information to your business. If you want to better yourself a...

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Cris does a great job giving you the information you need and the examples of how to apply the information to your business. If you want to better yourself as a photographer the information you learn here will do that and the bonus is, you will be prepared to take the CPP exam when you are ready.

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Another student passed

Stan Matzke

Cris does a great job presenting a vast amount of difficult material in an easily consumable form. You cannot help but take better photographs after taking t...

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Cris does a great job presenting a vast amount of difficult material in an easily consumable form. You cannot help but take better photographs after taking this course. I just got my results back, passed on first attempt. Thanks!

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Kamal Kassouf

Thank you Cris for the comprehensive photography course. I now have much better understanding of the craft and how to use it in practical application. Due to...

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Thank you Cris for the comprehensive photography course. I now have much better understanding of the craft and how to use it in practical application. Due to the cost, I hesitated signing up for the course initially. But, now I understand its value and the effort on your part putting the course material together. Very much appreciated sharing your knowledge.

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Awesome Class!

Pamela Campbell

Cris does a great job giving you the information you need and the examples of how to apply the information to your business. If you want to better yourself a...

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Cris does a great job giving you the information you need and the examples of how to apply the information to your business. If you want to better yourself as a photographer the information you learn here will do that and the bonus is, you will be prepared to take the CPP exam when you are ready.

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Excellent Test Preparation Course

Joseph Svetina

Exceeds expectations.

Exceeds expectations.

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Excellent Prep Course

Robert Landeros

Cris Duncan did an outstanding job creating a valuable and comprehensive prep course. YouTube videos were the only supplements I used to prepare for the CPP ...

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Cris Duncan did an outstanding job creating a valuable and comprehensive prep course. YouTube videos were the only supplements I used to prepare for the CPP Test.

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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

Thank You!

Violet Bowman

Cris J Duncan Great appreciation for you and your online CPP prep course! You presented the material in such an easy to understand format and it never seemed overwhelming to me. I felt much more relaxed and prepared for the exam after taking your course. Results are in and I passed out here in California! Yay!! Thank you!

THIS CLASS IS A WIN/WIN

Laura H.

If you have trouble making time to study on your own or if you learn best by listening, this is the class for you! Get it done with Cris! He kept my attention and I passed, plus I learned some new photography tips along the way! Win/win!

CONFIDENCE, CHECK!

Peter H.

I had been a practicing professional for a number of years before I started thinking about the CPP. Cris paid attention to the details, out of the minutia, and made it all very easy to fill in the gaps. The CPP exam was every bit as challenging as I had heard. Cris gave me the confidence I needed going in. And, yes, I passed!

THE TECHNICAL MADE EASY

Michael C.

With Cris's help I was able to review and pass the CPP exam with ease on my first try. He made the information easy to learn, to understand, and to retain for the test.

I ENJOYED THIS

Darren T.

Enjoyed taking the CPP prep class with Cris! He presented the information in a way that was easy to understand, was helpful with students needing extra time on various concepts, and was genuine and professional throughout.

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CPP COURSE INCLUDES

All the lessons, quizzes and study material you see below!

    1. START HERE. Welcome! Important Course information and Tour. - READ ME!

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. PRE-COURSE SURVEY.

    3. What does it mean to be CPP? Video (14:43)

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. CPP Course Follow Along Slide Deck & Workbook - DOWNLOAD AND PRINT *

    2. CPP Glossary of Terms - READ & VIEW ONLINE - DOWNLOAD & PRINT

    3. **NEW 2022 Test Specifications update - READ ME!**

    4. 2022 CPP Test Specifications - DOWNLOAD ME

    5. CPP UPDATE: Technical Image Evaluation

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Camera, lenses and Attachments - Test Specs

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Lesson 1 - Camera, Lenses & Attachments. (29:05)

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Quiz #1 - Camera, Lenses and Attachments

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Lesson 2 - Camera, Lenses & Attachments (34:02)

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. Quiz #2 - Camera, Lenses and Attachments

      FREE PREVIEW

    6. Lesson 3 - Camera, Lenses & Attachments. (37:42)

    7. Quiz #3 - Camera, Lenses and Attachments

    8. Well Done!

    9. Chapter 1 Survey

    1. Exposure & Meters - Test Specs.

    2. Lesson 4 - Exposure & Meters (50:35)

    3. Quiz #4 - Exposure & Meters

    4. BONUS LESSON: Exposure Equivalent Calculations. (11:04)

    5. Quiz - Exposure Equivalents (Incase you wanted a few more)

    6. Lesson 5 - Exposure & Meters (28:15)

    7. Quiz #5 - Exposure & Meters

    8. Great Job!

    9. Chapter II Survey

    1. Lighting - Test Specs

    2. Lesson 6 Part I - Lighting (23:11)

    3. Lesson 6 Part II - Lighting (17:10)

    4. Quiz #6 - Lighting

    5. Lesson 7 - Lighting (24:12)

    6. BONUS LESSON: Ratio Calculations (7:57)

    7. Quiz #7 - Lighting Ratios

    8. Lesson 8 - Lighting (12:15)

    9. Lighting as a NARRATIVE Tool. BONUS VIDEO (13:41)

    10. Lesson 9 - Lighting (21:51)

    11. Lesson 10 - Lighting (27:58)

    12. Quiz #8 - Lighting

    13. Lesson 11 - Lighting (29:27)

    14. Quiz #9 - Lighting

    15. Lesson 12 - Lighting (20:10)

    16. Quiz #10 - Lighting

    17. Keep on Keeping On.

    18. Chapter III Survey

    1. Composition & Design - Test Specs

    2. Lesson 13 - Composition & Design (12:04)

    3. Lesson 14 - Composition & Design (12:21)

    4. Quiz #11 - Composition & Design

    5. Lesson 15 - Lighting & Composition (19:34)

    6. Lesson 16 - Composition & Design (19:10)

    7. Quiz #12 - Composition & Design

    8. Lesson 17 - Composition & Design (15:09)

    9. Quiz #13 - Composition & Design

    10. Check another one off the list

    11. Chapter IV Survey

About this course

  • $498.00
  • 74 lessons
  • 10 hours of video content

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lead instructor Cris j Duncan

Cris Duncan, along with his wife, Deanna, own and operate C j Duncan Photography in Lubbock, Texas. They have had the honor of photographing everything from weddings to families to corporate clients and even two Presidents. For more than 20 years,  the Duncans have been published in numerous national magazines and acquired many industry accolades including several GIA (Grand Imaging Award)category awards.  However, what means the most is their daughter, family and the life they lead working together in the art form they love.  The Duncans can be found educating creatives at events across North America. They are the founders of Find Your Focus Education and host an annual retreat for photographers. Cris is a Master Photographer, Master Artist, a Photographic Craftsman and and a Certified Professional Photographer. In addition, Cris is a regular instructor at Imaging USA, Texas School of Professional Photography and is an approved Certification Instructor and was the awarded the PPA Educator award in 2024.

YOU'RE PROBABLY THINKING…

FAQs

  • What is CPP?

    CPP is a designation conferred by the Professional Photographers of America, meaning Certified Professional Photographer. I call it a Competent, Proficient Professional.

  • When can I begin?

    Right away! As soon as you enroll, you will be given immediate access to the entire course and can start on lesson #1 or #10, although we recommend starting at, well, the start.

  • Is there a time limit on the course?

    Once you enroll, you stay enrolled for 2 years. Watch and learn when and where you please.

  • Is this course only for those in the CPP process?

    Not at All! This course is for anyone who want to be a better photographer.

  • Do I have to be a PPA member to take this course.

    No. Anyone can enroll and take this course. However, you do need to be a PPA member to complete the certification process

  • How can I know how I will do on the CPP exam?

    No one can answer that but you. We want to make sure the information you learn sticks! That is why we added example questions to the lessons, we have short quizzes in each section and there is even a 100 question practice exam.

  • What if I have a question during the course? How do I get an answer? Am I on my own?

    Not at all. Inside the course is a discussion panel that you can ask questions. You will also be invited to join an exclusive Facebook group with access to your instructor and other photographers that will provide you with positive and encouraging feedback.

  • I learn by reading, not by listening.

    Not a problem. This course was designed so that no matter what your learning style, you will become more knowledgeable. We have a workbook and study guide that follows along with the course step by step. Use it to take notes as you read, watch and/or listen to your instructor.

  • The idea of watching hours of video sounds boring.

    I could not agree more, that is why the concepts in this course are broken down in to smaller, easy to digest and understand video lessons. We have quizzes that reinforce what you learned as well as text content and some just for fun lessons as well.

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